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Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a “medium pink.” It’s a light-medium, subtly cool-toned pink with a satin finish. Moira I Miss You (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Well Dressed (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Ombre (LE, $55.00) is darker (95% similar). elf Bora Bora (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Bubbles, Please (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Rose #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Babe (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Flower Power (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Patrick Ta She's a Doll (Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Bloom (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Peony Petal (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop At Frost Sight (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Rosy Pink (P, $12.99) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC I'm a Lover (P, $23.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Shortcake (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC First Waves (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Bikini Martini (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Stila Light Pink (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Spoiled (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay’s describes their powder blush formula as having “buildable color” with a “blendable, finely milled” texture that will wear for “eight long hours.” It had semi-sheer to opaque coverage that was, as described, buildable. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable on the skin and had just enough sheen to it to look sit naturally on the skin but not look shimmery. The color wore well for seven and a half hours before fading on me.

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Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay X-Rated Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes
On eyes:
  • Tom Ford Escapade Cream Color for Eyes
  • Tom Ford Platinum Cream Color for Eyes
  • MAC Saddle Eyeshadow
  • ColourPop Truth Super Shock Shadow
  • Sephora Cookie Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Bite Beauty Sake Lipstick

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Asche Avatar

Ah, I’m kicking myself. I wanted this exact colour but ended up settling for the UD Afterglow blush in “obsessed”. Wish I’d just waited for this to come out. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll be picking this one up as well now. 😛

Chacha Avatar

Hi,Christine you’re ever beautiful and your skin! Just want to ask you if you do it what concealer do you use? and for the Guerlain powder les voilettes it is the pressed version or the loose?? And the color please?? (i have some purchase to do)
In advance thank you from France,everynight i read your newsletter because i receive it at 11pm03 lol but relax before go to bed and it is everytime a good pleasure (even if we cant buy some brands in France 🙁

Christine Avatar

I don’t use concealer very often, but if I do it’s usually: Cle de Peau Concealer (the twist-up tube) or IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye. I usually use the loose for looks (I keep pressed in my purse), and I use #3.

Thank you so much for reading the newsletter, Chacha! 🙂

Chacha Avatar

You’re welcome my dear! Iam really an addict of your blog! And before to buy something i listen the good teacher you’re! 🙂 My last regret it was the Dior blush from the spring collection,i want it so bad and was ready to buy it because of this stunning color!! but when you rated D i say “bye bye” to him and keep money in the bank lol 🙂 (Ps:its the first time i comment so sorry because i wasnt writing about this (beautiful) UD blush)

Ellen Avatar

Is this available at Sephora? Your “where to buy” says it is but I can’t find it! Is this perhaps one of the UD.com-exclusive shades?

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